LOS ANGELES – The Illinois State volleyball team earned its first win of the season in its final match at the Loyola Marymount Invitational, defeating Niagara by scores of 25-10, 25-21, 25-11, Saturday night at Gersten Pavilion.
Ali Line led the Redbirds with 10 kills, while Keene turned in an all-around performance that included seven kills, a career-high six aces and five digs. Jacqueline Twing dished out 17 assists and tied Courtney Pence for the team lead in digs, as both players notched nine in the match.